10th Anniversary
A decade of progress
10 years ago, we launched Bridgemans with an approach that put clients first, overdelivered on our promises, and prioritized safety, security and sustainability. As we grew, we evolved. We worked in partnership with First Nations, local suppliers and nearby communities and we built long-term relationships. We added new Marine Services and Marine Construction divisions and formed a dedicated fleet of support vessels.
As we look back on our success over the years, we are grateful for our clients that placed their trust, and worked alongside us. Together, we have built a business and a global community worth celebrating.
Our Story
Bridgemans Services Group forms
Canadian entrepreneurs form Bridgemans Services Group, based in Vancouver, Canada, to offer full-service floating workforce accommodations vessels – “Floatels” – that feature premium hotel and food services.
Haisla Nation partnership
Bridgemans enters agreement with the Council of the Haisla First Nation and partnership with Haisla Business Operations to offer floatel accommodations in the Kitimat region.
Workforce floatel in Kitimat, Canada
Bridgemans provides Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, construction and project management, with accommodations for 650 workers at the Rio Tinto Alcan aluminum smelter modernization project in Kitimat, Canada.
Floatel for Australian LNG project
Bridgemans provides Chevron with accommodations for up to 1400 workers at the massive Gorgon LNG Plant off the coast of Western Australia. MV Silja Europa housed workers from August 2014 to December 2015.
Bridgemans enters the renewable energy market
Bridgemans enters the renewable energy market and gains experience with ship-to-ship transfers while supporting wind farm construction in Europe.
MV Cabo Star launches ferry service
Bridgemans MV Cabo Star begins and still maintains regularly scheduled cargo ferry service between Trinidad and Tobago.
New Marine Services division
Bridgemans launches Marine Services division, adding a small vessel fleet including multipurpose workboat tugs, personnel transfer vessels, environmental survey vessels, and floatel support vessels.
Haisla Nation joint venture
Bridgemans’ Marine Service division enters a joint venture agreement with the Haisla First Nation to provide marine transportation and support services in the Douglas Channel and Kitimat region of British Columbia.
Bridgemans expands Marine Services division
Bridgemans’ Marine Services division and JV partner Haisla Nation, through Bridgemans Kitamaat Joint Venture, signs contract to support dredging and expands Marine Services division in Canada.
A Squamish Nation Endorsed Business
Bridgemans is approved by Nch’kay Development Corporation for inclusion on the Squamish Nation Business Registry. Inclusion on the registry means that Bridgemans is eligible for endorsement by the Squamish Nation through Nch’kay on a project-by-project basis.
World Safety Award recognition
As part of its ongoing commitment to safety and operational improvement, Bridgemans receives the 2020 World Safety Organization’s Concerned Company/Corporation Award for works completed at Bridgemans Marine Transport.
Bridgemans launches Clean Oceans program
Clean Oceans is Bridgemans’ comprehensive program that recognizes their commitment to help preserve the marine environment and establishes a standard of excellence in doing so.
Bridgemans opens office in the Philippines
Bridgemans strengthens their service capabilities and creates a cohesive service network in Southeast Asia by opening an office in the Philippines.
Bridgemans Floatel houses 1,200 workers in the Philippines
Bridgemans deploys a 1,200-person floatel and marine support services to a major contract in Manila Bay, Philippines.
Bridgemans opens RoRo, laydown, storage facility
Bridgemans’ 10-person office opens at its roll on/roll off (RoRo) facility in Kitimat/Skeena, BC. It is the region’s only private RoRo facility, offering barge and vessel handling, short or long-term laydown, and CCTV-controlled access.
Head office moves to Vancouver
Bridgemans relocates its corporate head office to West Broadway at Yukon Street in Vancouver, BC.
LNG tug berth completed
Bridgemans’ Marine Construction division and JV partner Haisla Nation complete a multimillion-dollar EPC contract for LNG Canada tug berths, floating breakwater, concrete docks and more in Kitimat, BC.
Bridgemans wins Woodfibre LNG contract and adds floatel MV Isabelle X to Canada Registry
Woodfibre LNG chose Bridgemans Floatel MV Isabelle X due to Bridgemans commitment to sustainability and ability to deliver turnkey, safe and secure live-work offshore accommodation for more than 600 workers at site.
Bridgemans adds floatel MV Diamond XI
Bridgemans adds floatel MV Diamond XI to their fleet.